War and revolution articles
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Class war in California
Class-based affirmative action is an illusion, argues Jonathan Bean.
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Calculating the cost of war
The recent tit-for-tat conflict between Israel and Iran could pose a challenge to the Thai economy in the second quarter, as the International Monetary Fund slashed its Thai GDP forecast to 2.7% growth from 4.4% when domestic consumption slumped.Stock markets and gold prices across Asia were affected earlier this month when the attacks started, while a spike in energy prices would increase living costs and dampen the economic outlook.GOLD PRICESFears of a broader battle between Israel and Iran...
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The Civil War in Charleston
Erik Larson offers in his latest work a close look at slavery, antebellum Charleston, and the cause of the War of the Rebellion.